Construction Safety Co-op: Hands-On Field Training

Kokosing, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting a safe work environment across multiple operating regions, including VA and nearby states.

You will work with experienced safety professionals and learn regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and project safety planning. The role emphasizes learning through field exposure on construction, mining, or plant facility activities and fostering a culture where every employee goes

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Freshman to senior standing eligible with strong interest in safety.
• Prior construction or safety experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Specialists and project teams with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvements.
• Document safety inspections, observations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support project safety plans, site-specific docs, and training records.
• Help prepare safety communications and project updates.
• Learn root cause analysis and corrective actions during incidents.
• Support onboarding and orientation related to safety requirements.

Skills

Safety principles

Construction operations

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Independence

Outdoors work willingness

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Co-op to gain hands-on experience supporting project teams in promoting a safe work environment across multiple operating regions, including VA and nearby states.

You will work with experienced safety professionals and learn regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, training, and project safety planning. The role emphasizes learning through field exposure on construction, mining, or plant facility activities and fostering a culture where every employee goes